Naldehra is a day-trip option from Shimla, known for its old golf course and meadow surrounded by deodar forest. The drive from Shimla takes 40 minutes, and you can combine the course with an uphill nature walk. It makes a change of scene among the seven hills of Shimla.
- From Shimla: 23 km by road; the drive takes 40 minutes.
- Golf course: par 69, with nine holes; playing the course twice makes an 18-hole round.
- Other activity: an uphill nature walk through the surrounding landscape.
- Transport: local buses and hired taxis are options.
Times checked November 2026.
How do you get from Shimla to Naldehra?
From Shimla, you can reach Naldehra by road, with a drive time of 40 minutes. Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) gives the road distance as 23 km.
Frequent local buses run to Naldehra, and you can hire a taxi. The Shimla-to-Chindi road crosses Naldehra Golf Course and Tattapani via State Highway 13.
What is the Naldehra golf course like?
Naldehra Golf Course is a par-69, nine-hole course; playing the course again makes an 18-hole round, with the yardage somewhat increasing. It has 16 greens and 18 tees. It is one of the country’s oldest golf courses and is maintained by Himachal Tourism.
The course’s foundation is attributed to Lord Curzon, Viceroy of British India from 1899 to 1905. He named his third daughter “Alexandera Naldehra” after the place. The name Naldehra comes from the local deity Nal Deo.
If you are interested in playing, walk-in visitors can use the facilities for a nominal day fee. Beginners can take basic training courses. Competitive events held at the course include Stable Ford, One Club, Lucky Double and the Naldehra Open.
What else can you do around Naldehra?
Naldehra is a meadow surrounded by deodar forest, and an uphill nature walk offers a way to spend time outside the golf course. You could plan the walk alongside a round of golf, or make it the focus of the outing if you are not playing.
A multi-cuisine restaurant is located near the golf course. Hotel Golf Glade and Log Huts are also available near the course.
Mashobra and Kufri are other day-trip subjects to consider from Shimla, with things to do in Mashobra and a Kufri day trip from Shimla offering different outing ideas.
What should you check before the drive?
The rainy season runs from July to September, when the course turf is softer. Check the official site before you go.
If golf is central to your plans, confirm the current arrangements for day visitors before setting out.
How can you plan a Naldehra day trip?
Keep the day flexible: travel from Shimla, spend time at the golf course or take the uphill nature walk, then pause for a meal near the course before returning. If you plan to play, allow time for the nine-hole course and decide whether you want to repeat it for an 18-hole round.
A stay at hotel sidharth regency, a three-star hotel in Shimla, puts the outing within reach of the city’s transport options. The drive time from Shimla is 40 minutes, but allow your plans to account for the season and the activity you choose.
FAQs
How far is Naldehra from Shimla?
HPTDC gives the road distance as 23 km, with a drive time of 40 minutes.
Can beginners play golf at Naldehra?
Beginners can take basic training courses. Walk-in visitors interested in golf can use the facilities for a nominal day fee.
Is there a walk at Naldehra?
Yes. The nature walk through the area traverses uphill.
When is the rainy season at Naldehra?
The rainy season runs from July to September, when the course turf is softer.